Primary School Inclusive Learning Specialist

Vientiane International School is seeking a Primary Learning Support Teacher to empower diverse learners across its PYP division while supporting students, families, and a highly dedicated faculty. We are looking for a collaborative, empathetic educator committed to inclusive learning through co-teaching and targeted intervention, and one who builds strong, trusting relationships across the school community.

• Help ensure learning is accessible for all students, through a co-instructional model that includes co-planning, co-teaching, co-assessing, and co-reflecting with classroom teachers and instructional assistants

• Work directly with the Inclusive Learning Services Coordinator to advocate for and build capacity around high quality Tier 1 instruction

• Collaborate with classroom teachers to further develop and implement effective Tier 1 strategies

• Collaborate with classroom teachers to develop and implement specific interventions as needed

• Provide and train other teachers to provide  short-term Tier II high-quality interventions for students that are tailored to their learning needs and monitor progress

• Develop and monitor progress toward Individualized Learning Support Plan goals outlined in  for students receiving Tier III support

• Provide intensive Tier III support for students focused on direct, intensive, small group, or individual intervention targeting specific area(s) of need based on data

• Serve as a contributing member of the School-wide Student Support Team, the Inclusive Learning Services Team, and grade level teams

• Lead annual Individual Learning Plan (ILP) reviews for students receiving Tier III support

• Lead professional learning sessions with teams of teachers based on needs identified

• Actively participate in school-sponsored events & activities

• Actively support the School through participation in the Co-Curricular Program

• Perform additional duties as assigned

• Bachelor Degree or higher in Education; certification in Special Education 

• Minimum 3 years of experience working as a teacher, preferably within an international setting in the role of learning support

• Experience supporting diverse learners through co-planning, co-teaching, targeted instruction, and targeted intervention

• Experience with Multi-Tiered Systems of Support for exceptional learners

• Exceptional interpersonal skills that facilitate development of strong relationships with students, colleagues, and parents

• Demonstrated broad knowledge of exceptional learning challenges and recommended interventions

• Able to support teachers, students, and families in the areas of English Language Arts (literacy) and Math (numeracy)

• Knowledge or understanding of the Universal Design for Learning framework

• Knowledge or experience with the IB PYP curriculum framework